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It would be interesting to know the meanings of the
Portuguese-origin surnames prevalent in Goa. For
example :
Carvalho- oak tree
Pinto - chick
Pinheiro - pine tree
Leitao- suckling pig
Mesquita - mosque (?)
Coelho - rabbit
Could we compile an exhaustive list ? Names acquired
from noblemen who gave their names to locals are a
different genre, eg Mascarenhas, Tavora. The story of
the Tavoras of Saligao is also dramatic as I heard
from Fr. Nascimento.
Regards,
Jose Lourenco
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